Secondary Education Programs 6-12

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Teaching Area	Department
Biology	Biological and Environmental Sciences
Chemistry	Chemistry and Physics
Physics	Chemistry and Physics
English	English and Modern Languages
History and Social Science	History, Political Science, and Philosophy
Mathematics	Mathematics and Computer Science

To teach on the secondary level, a student must have an advisor in one of the departments listed above. Further information on course requirements can be found in the section of this catalog related to that particular major. With careful scheduling, a student can complete all degree and program requirements in four years.

Professional Studies (15-18 credits)

EDUC 245 - Human Growth as a Function of Social, Political and Economic Institutions 3 credits
EDUC 260 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession 2 credits
EDUC 432 - Content Area Literacy 3 credits
EDUC 455 - Principles of Secondary Education 1 credit
EDUC 487 - Classroom Management and System Issues 3 credits

Methods course in the student’s major (3-6 credits)

(Please see undergraduate catalog for course number and title)

Student must be admitted to the Teacher Preparation Program before they will be permitted to enroll in any subsequent 300-400 level EDUC courses.

Practica - Field Placement (1 credit)

Take in First Summer School session at end of freshman or sophomore year: (if required by major)

EDUC 270 - Practicum One-Week 1 credit

Note

(All courses listed above will be taken prior to enrolling in Student Teaching A minimum Cumulative 2.5 GPA is required. See Office of Professional Services section.)

Professional Semester (12 credits)

See program area for Student Teaching course.